Job Description

Overview

DC Fabricators is seeking a talented Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift) to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Florence, NJ. This role involves performing maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment while collaborating across departments to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues using technical manuals, assembly instructions, and diagnostic tools.
  • Maintain and repair CNC machines and related equipment as needed.
  • Utilize basic and specialized hand tools to perform maintenance tasks.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
  • Support safe work practices and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Work overtime, including weekends, as required to support production needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment required.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience required.
  • Black Seal license or certification strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of CNC machine design and operation preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
  • Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • US Citizenship required at time of hire.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • PTO
  • Work-life Balance
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Information

  • This position is scheduled for 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM).
  • Includes a $2.00/hour shift differential.
  • Candidates must be able to train on day shift prior to transitioning to the permanent schedule.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Schedule
Flexible Spending Account
PTO
Work-life Balance
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

How this job compares in Florence Township, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$40/hr across 144 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Florence Township, NJ

Florence Township, NJ currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 131 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Florence Township, or widen the search to New Jersey.

DC Fabricators currently has 3 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), gpac (10), and Gpac (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $51/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Newark at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Florence Township, NJ

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